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Friday, October 31, 2014

Tampa Ordered to Pay $1 Million in 13th Check Pension Case - Fire Law Blog

Tampa Ordered to Pay $1 Million in 13th Check Pension Case - Fire Law Blog
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Foundations’ deal to buy August Wilson Center could be in jeopardy

Foundations’ deal to buy August Wilson Center could be in jeopardy
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August Wilson Center appears headed for sheriff's sale

August Wilson Center appears headed for sheriff's sale
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How will Pittsburgh collect the $1M its owed? | www.wpxi.com

How will Pittsburgh collect the $1M its owed? | www.wpxi.com
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Peduto nominates experienced Pittsburgh EMS chief for top post | TribLIVE

Peduto nominates experienced Pittsburgh EMS chief for top post | TribLIVE
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Access : Knowledge management in the voluntary sector: a focus on sharing project know-how and expertise : Knowledge Management Research & Practice

Access : Knowledge management in the voluntary sector: a focus on sharing project know-how and expertise : Knowledge Management Research & Practice
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Audit shows EMS response times up a bit with a dramatic increase in calls

Audit shows EMS response times up a bit with a dramatic increase in calls
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Pittsburgh police officers’ outside work restructuring still ongoing - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh police officers’ outside work restructuring still ongoing - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Controller: Pittsburgh EMS needs infusion to fix $1.3M deficit | TribLIVE

Controller: Pittsburgh EMS needs infusion to fix $1.3M deficit | TribLIVE
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Audit urges Pittsburgh EMS to improve response times - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Audit urges Pittsburgh EMS to improve response times - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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The Red Cross' Secret Disaster

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Radio World: Seger Has “The Fire Inside” for Ladder Company 22

Radio World: Seger Has “The Fire Inside” for Ladder Company 22
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RAD funding clears way for August Wilson Center purchase

RAD funding clears way for August Wilson Center purchase
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Monday, October 27, 2014

Make America Safer: Shut Down the Department of Homeland Security - Reason.com

Make America Safer: Shut Down the Department of Homeland Security - Reason.com
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Newspaper probe alleges nepotism among Los Angeles firefighters | Fox News

Newspaper probe alleges nepotism among Los Angeles firefighters | Fox News
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Teachers Giveth, Union Taketh Away | Washington Free Beacon

Teachers Giveth, Union Taketh Away | Washington Free Beacon
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Report: Many of America's Ebola-Preparedness Supplies Have Expired - Defense - GovExec.com

Report: Many of America's Ebola-Preparedness Supplies Have Expired - Defense - GovExec.com
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Infographic: No, Millennials in Government Don't Love Their Jobs Either - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Infographic: No, Millennials in Government Don't Love Their Jobs Either - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com
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CDC Updates Ebola Guidance for EMS and 911 Management - News - @ JEMS.com

CDC Updates Ebola Guidance for EMS and 911 Management - News - @ JEMS.com
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Virginia tobacco grants go up in smoke - Washington Times

Virginia tobacco grants go up in smoke - Washington Times
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Sunday, October 26, 2014

VA promotes Pittsburgh official who kept lid on deadly Legionnaire’s outbreak | Fox News

VA promotes Pittsburgh official who kept lid on deadly Legionnaire’s outbreak | Fox News
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Residents in path of Hawaii lava told to prepare for possible evacuation in 3 to 5 days - Yahoo News Canada

Residents in path of Hawaii lava told to prepare for possible evacuation in 3 to 5 days - Yahoo News Canada
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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Friday, October 24, 2014

PLCB Ethics Scandal (Again)

PLCB Ethics Scandal (Again)
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PennDOT picks partnership to replace 558 bridges

PennDOT picks partnership to replace 558 bridges
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Western Pa. Humane Society executive director out - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Western Pa. Humane Society executive director out - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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FBI got ethics file on liquor board, official says

FBI got ethics file on liquor board, official says
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Top 20 Worst Ways the Government Wasted Your Tax Dollars | CNS News

Top 20 Worst Ways the Government Wasted Your Tax Dollars | CNS News
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DHS faulted for expired, questionable pandemic response supplies at Ebola hearing | Fox News

DHS faulted for expired, questionable pandemic response supplies at Ebola hearing | Fox News
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DC Area Cable Interrupts World Series Homerun with Emergency Broadcast Test | Truth Revolt

DC Area Cable Interrupts World Series Homerun with Emergency Broadcast Test | Truth Revolt
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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Philly red-light camera revenue to fund six Allegheny County projects - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Philly red-light camera revenue to fund six Allegheny County projects - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Norvelt VFD donates equipment to Africa Fire Mission

Norvelt VFD donates equipment to Africa Fire Mission
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Salvation Army honors do-gooders

Salvation Army honors do-gooders
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Hampton's proposed budget calls for zero tax increase

Hampton's proposed budget calls for zero tax increase
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Slideshow: Average salaries for Pittsburgh-area teachers - Pittsburgh Business Times

Slideshow: Average salaries for Pittsburgh-area teachers - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission urged to strengthen ethics training

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission urged to strengthen ethics training
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Blackhawk superintendent says district likely to face teacher furloughs

Blackhawk superintendent says district likely to face teacher furloughs
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August Wilson Center deal back on track

August Wilson Center deal back on track
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Changes urged at Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Changes urged at Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
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Tom Coburn highlights ridiculous government spending in final Wastebook

Tom Coburn highlights ridiculous government spending in final Wastebook
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Court says not so fast with those red-light camera tickets | Fox News

Court says not so fast with those red-light camera tickets | Fox News
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Detroit officials bristle at UN visit, scolding over water shut-offs | Fox News

Detroit officials bristle at UN visit, scolding over water shut-offs | Fox News
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Government investigation finds Secret Service use in employee's personal dispute 'problematic' | Fox News

Government investigation finds Secret Service use in employee's personal dispute 'problematic' | Fox News
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Monday, October 20, 2014

State overseers reject Mayor Bill Peduto's 2015 city budget | TribLIVE

State overseers reject Mayor Bill Peduto's 2015 city budget | TribLIVE
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Security firm objects to August Wilson Center sale

Security firm objects to August Wilson Center sale
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Local Senator Hopes To Bump Up Minimum Pay For Police Officers « CBS Pittsburgh

Local Senator Hopes To Bump Up Minimum Pay For Police Officers « CBS Pittsburgh
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Unpaid August Wilson creditors seek help from judge | TribLIVE

Unpaid August Wilson creditors seek help from judge | TribLIVE
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Sale of August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh hits another snag

Sale of August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh hits another snag
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Cost to Taxpayers for Federal Bureaucrats Paid to Not Work: $775 Million

Cost to Taxpayers for Federal Bureaucrats Paid to Not Work: $775 Million
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A Tale of Two Hatchet Men

A Tale of Two Hatchet Men
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Public Administration in a Disenchanted World: Reflections on Max Weber's Value Pluralism and His Views on Politics and Bureaucracy

Public Administration in a Disenchanted World: Reflections on Max Weber's Value Pluralism and His Views on Politics and Bureaucracy
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Sunday, October 19, 2014

$1 Million Whistleblower Verdict Against LAFD Upheld

$1 Million Whistleblower Verdict Against LAFD Upheld
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CDC to revise Ebola protocol, services ready team | SILive.com

CDC to revise Ebola protocol, services ready team | SILive.com
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Sale of liquor license could salvage August Wilson Center deal | TribLIVE

Sale of liquor license could salvage August Wilson Center deal | TribLIVE
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Unity authority approves 63 percent hike in sewage bills | TribLIVE

Unity authority approves 63 percent hike in sewage bills | TribLIVE
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Saturday, October 18, 2014

$39,643,352 Worth of NIH Funding That Could Have Gone to the Ebola Vaccine | Washington Free Beacon

$39,643,352 Worth of NIH Funding That Could Have Gone to the Ebola Vaccine | Washington Free Beacon
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Friday, October 17, 2014

Reports: Obama authorizes National Guard call-up for Ebola | Politics - WTAE Home

Reports: Obama authorizes National Guard call-up for Ebola | Politics - WTAE Home
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911 call takers, paramedics, EMTs following directives to protect themselves from Ebola | Local News - WTAE Home

911 call takers, paramedics, EMTs following directives to protect themselves from Ebola | Local News - WTAE Home
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Port Authority to save $6.5 million switching from Highmark to Aetna - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Port Authority to save $6.5 million switching from Highmark to Aetna - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pa. Legislature’s Act 47 overhaul draws criticism - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pa. Legislature’s Act 47 overhaul draws criticism - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pittsburgh Parking Authority board approves more revenue for the city - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Parking Authority board approves more revenue for the city - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh receives tax credits for new Uptown headquarters - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh receives tax credits for new Uptown headquarters - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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911 call takers, paramedics, EMTs following directives to protect themselves from Ebola | Local News - WTAE Home

911 call takers, paramedics, EMTs following directives to protect themselves from Ebola | Local News - WTAE Home
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CDC blames cuts for Ebola response, pays millions in bonuses - Washington Times

CDC blames cuts for Ebola response, pays millions in bonuses - Washington Times
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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Pa. Senate defeats union dues measure - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pa. Senate defeats union dues measure - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Allegheny County DA serves search warrants for August Wilson Center records

Allegheny County DA serves search warrants for August Wilson Center records
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Can Harrisburg Come Back?

Can Harrisburg Come Back?
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Monday, October 13, 2014

Can You Blame Ebola Outbreak on "Republican Cuts" to Health Budgets?

Can You Blame Ebola Outbreak on "Republican Cuts" to Health Budgets?
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Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto orders badges for city administrators confiscated | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto orders badges for city administrators confiscated | TribLIVE
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Banishment from Millvale is improper punishment, appeals court says - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Banishment from Millvale is improper punishment, appeals court says - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, October 12, 2014

VA earns certification for whistleblower protection after retaliation complaints

VA earns certification for whistleblower protection after retaliation complaints
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Reason TV: Should More Land Use Scholars Be Libertarians?

Reason TV: Should More Land Use Scholars Be Libertarians?
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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Army War College revokes Sen. John Walsh's degree after plagiarism finding | Fox News

Army War College revokes Sen. John Walsh's degree after plagiarism finding | Fox News
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Allegheny County Airport Authority to cut rates - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County Airport Authority to cut rates - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Friday, October 10, 2014

Pittsburgh Public Schools asking for public comment on comprehensive plan - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Schools asking for public comment on comprehensive plan - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Allegheny County DA's office files charges against August Wilson Center - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County DA's office files charges against August Wilson Center - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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DHS morale problems grow worse during Secretary Johnson’s brief tenure - The Washington Post

DHS morale problems grow worse during Secretary Johnson’s brief tenure - The Washington Post
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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Audit can't trace missing Pittsburgh meters | Local News - WTAE Home

Audit can't trace missing Pittsburgh meters | Local News - WTAE Home
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County exec proposes park rangers, better busing | TribLIVE

County exec proposes park rangers, better busing | TribLIVE
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Pittsburgh manager resigns over residency rule - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh manager resigns over residency rule - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Proposed Allegheny County Budget Released, Restaurant Report Grades

Proposed Allegheny County Budget Released, Restaurant Report Grades
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Pittsburgh to save $3M in refinancing at 'historically low' interest rate | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh to save $3M in refinancing at 'historically low' interest rate | TribLIVE
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How School Lunch Became the Latest Political Battleground - NYTimes.com

How School Lunch Became the Latest Political Battleground - NYTimes.com
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Beauty From Within

Beauty From Within
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Specificity of Change Management in Public Organizations

Specificity of Change Management in Public Organizations
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Who Are All These People? Longitudinal Changes in New Employee Social Networks Within a State Agency

Who Are All These People? Longitudinal Changes in New Employee Social Networks Within a State Agency
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If All You Have Is A Hammer

If All You Have Is A Hammer
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Communicative Capacity

Communicative Capacity
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McCandless defends Wal-Mart store plans | TribLIVE

McCandless defends Wal-Mart store plans | TribLIVE
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Public Meeting Over Future Of Civic Arena Site Becomes Heated « CBS Pittsburgh

Public Meeting Over Future Of Civic Arena Site Becomes Heated « CBS Pittsburgh
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Philadelphia school district ditches teachers union contract to get costs under control - EAGnews.org

Philadelphia school district ditches teachers union contract to get costs under control - EAGnews.org
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Monday, October 6, 2014

VA fires 4 senior executives in response to scandal | Fox News

VA fires 4 senior executives in response to scandal | Fox News
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Report: Which states give the most to charity? The ones with church-goers. - The Washington Post

Report: Which states give the most to charity? The ones with church-goers. - The Washington Post
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Municipalities jump ahead of cell tower antenna systems | TribLIVE

Municipalities jump ahead of cell tower antenna systems | TribLIVE
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Fitzgerald to propose 2015 Allegheny County budget Tuesday

Fitzgerald to propose 2015 Allegheny County budget Tuesday
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Prices soar for rock salt for roadways

Prices soar for rock salt for roadways
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Park service picking up pieces after fire at Flight 93 National Memorial

Park service picking up pieces after fire at Flight 93 National Memorial
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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Chicago pension crisis three times worse than just 10 years ago - EAGnews.org

Chicago pension crisis three times worse than just 10 years ago - EAGnews.org
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The Washington Times - How a college hid $95 million in expense like booze, shooting clubs | Open the Books

The Washington Times - How a college hid $95 million in expense like booze, shooting clubs | Open the Books
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Government ZipCars? Feds enter growing car-sharing economy - The Washington Post

Government ZipCars? Feds enter growing car-sharing economy - The Washington Post
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Judge: IRS watchdog not exempt from disclosure law in White House case - The Washington Post

Judge: IRS watchdog not exempt from disclosure law in White House case - The Washington Post
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Department of Homeland Security official took bribes in cash and egg rolls - Los Angeles Homeland Security | Examiner.com

Department of Homeland Security official took bribes in cash and egg rolls - Los Angeles Homeland Security | Examiner.com
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Saturday, October 4, 2014

VA Wants To Remove Pittsburgh Hospitals’ Director « CBS Pittsburgh

VA Wants To Remove Pittsburgh Hospitals’ Director « CBS Pittsburgh
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Flight 93 National Memorial fire destroys 3 buildings | Fox News

Flight 93 National Memorial fire destroys 3 buildings | Fox News
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BLM Employees Charged Taxpayers $799,000 for 'Gift Cards' | CNS News

BLM Employees Charged Taxpayers $799,000 for 'Gift Cards' | CNS News
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California Public Pensions Put on Notice - Reason.com

California Public Pensions Put on Notice - Reason.com
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Friday, October 3, 2014

Freeh replaced as head of law firm; work in oil spill being questioned | Penn State | CentreDaily.com

Freeh replaced as head of law firm; work in oil spill being questioned | Penn State | CentreDaily.com
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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Aliquippa fires three police officers | TribLIVE

Aliquippa fires three police officers | TribLIVE
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Pierson failed to provide fresh start for Secret Service that administration wanted - The Washington Post

Pierson failed to provide fresh start for Secret Service that administration wanted - The Washington Post
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'How Much Does the Gov't Spend Per Hour?' — The Patriot Post

'How Much Does the Gov't Spend Per Hour?' — The Patriot Post
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Who makes the most among Pennsylvania state employees? - Pittsburgh Business Times

Who makes the most among Pennsylvania state employees? - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Audit scolds Community Action of Minneapolis for misspending hundreds of thousands of dollars | Star Tribune

Audit scolds Community Action of Minneapolis for misspending hundreds of thousands of dollars | Star Tribune
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Point State Park Named Among Great Public Spaces Of 2014 « CBS Pittsburgh

Point State Park Named Among Great Public Spaces Of 2014 « CBS Pittsburgh
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Lessons from a Catastrophe by Stephen Eide, City Journal 30 September 2014

Lessons from a Catastrophe by Stephen Eide, City Journal 30 September 2014

Lessons from a Catastrophe
The South Bronx came back—can Detroit?
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Lessons from a Catastrophe by Stephen Eide, City Journal 30 September 2014

Lessons from a Catastrophe by Stephen Eide, City Journal 30 September 2014

Lessons from a Catastrophe
The South Bronx came back—can Detroit?
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I am an assistant professor of public administration and the director of public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have over 30 years of experience in public safety and disaster management and 25 years as a teacher, instructor and professor.
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